Wild honey from various thyme By Michael Field [i.e. K. H. Bradley and E. E. Cooper] |
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THE FEEDING OF APOLLO
“Ambrosia, nectar for Apollo!” See,
One riseth from the purple, backward night
Behind the throne of Zeus—a woman white,
Not in her hair alone, but silverly
One riseth from the purple, backward night
Behind the throne of Zeus—a woman white,
Not in her hair alone, but silverly
Her large eyes lighten and her lips are mild.
With frank strict hand she pours the young god wine,
And lays before him food, without a sign
Save that so white her countenance hath smiled.
With frank strict hand she pours the young god wine,
And lays before him food, without a sign
Save that so white her countenance hath smiled.
Then Themis leaves him and he watches her
Back to her saint-like seat: but with a sigh
He hears sweet laughter round the cups and plates;
Back to her saint-like seat: but with a sigh
He hears sweet laughter round the cups and plates;
Till enmities of youth his mettle stir
As unembarrassed Hebe passes by,
And, slender, on the old Tithonus waits.
As unembarrassed Hebe passes by,
And, slender, on the old Tithonus waits.
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